U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles shades NBA title winners

Sprinter Noah Lyles mocks US sports after winning the 200-meter sprint double at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary.

Sprinter Noah Lyles, a 26-year-old from Gainesville, Florida, achieved a remarkable feat at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary. He won the 200-meter sprint double, adding to his previous victory in the 100-meter race. Lyles became the first American male to achieve this double since Tyson Gay in 2007.

Following his historic win, Lyles expressed his thoughts on American sports champions. He criticized the use of the term "world champion" in the NBA Finals, stating that the United States is not representative of the entire world. Lyles highlighted the diverse representation in the World Athletics Championships, with athletes from almost every country competing. He emphasized the absence of flags in the NBA compared to the international nature of the championships.

Lyles aspires to transcend the sport of running and is actively involved in a Netflix series about sprinting. However, he initially felt overlooked in the documentary until his victory in Paris caught the attention of the producers. Lyles wants people to recognize him not only for his speed but also for his well-rounded personality. He aims to be a role model that fans can follow and admire.

Reflecting on his own accomplishments, Lyles expressed his excitement at making a significant impact on U.S. sprinting. He described the feeling of being different from others and the pride of becoming a double champion. However, the championships were not without incident. Lyles was involved in a collision with another cart before the semifinal heat, causing glass fragments to enter Jamaican sprinter Andrew Hudson's right eye. Despite the circumstances, Hudson still competed and did his best.

Lyles remains determined to break Usain Bolt's world record of 19.19 seconds in the 200-meter race. Bolt, the last male athlete to achieve the world championships double in 2015, serves as Lyles' inspiration. With his recent accomplishments and unwavering ambition, Lyles is poised to continue making waves in the world of sprinting.